HR 5241
107th Congress
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Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2002
Introduced: July 26, 2002
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 29, 2002
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 26, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 26, 2002
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2002 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to award grants or cooperative agreements to develop State-wide lifespan respite care programs. Defines "lifespan respite care" to mean a coordinated system of accessible community-based respite care services for family caregivers regardless of the individual's age, race, ethnicity, or special need.
Requires the Secretary to establish a review panel to make recommendations on applicants. Permits the use of funds for respite care services and training programs. Limits grants to five years.
Directs the Secretary to provide for the establishment of a National Resource Center on Lifespan Respite Care to maintain a national database and provide training, technical assistance, and information.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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